New Delhi: Here is your weekly recap of the most recent series and movies available on streaming services. A wide variety of material from many platforms is available in this week’s OTT offerings. From the thrilling Bengali thriller Dawshom Awbotaar to the inspiring real-life narrative adaption Kaiva, this week’s film and TV series lineup is sure to satiate your appetites for binge-watching.
1. After Everything (February 1)
Platform: Netflix
The best-selling novelist Hardin Scott goes to Portugal to try to make up with his real love after breaking up with her. He plans to visit Portugal in the hopes of reuniting with Tessa, the love he harmed in past. Before making the final commitment, he knows he must make some changes.
2. Red Life (February 2)
Platform: Netflix
A group of young people living in Bangkok’s shadows. This outstanding debut feature film by Ekalak Klunson skillfully depicts their hardships, aspirations, and yearning for unconditional love in challenging circumstances.
3. Dawshom Awbotaar (February 2)
Platform: Hoichoi
As if inspired by the stories of Vishnu and his ten Avatars, a serial killer in Kolkata has been terrorising the city with his murders. The investigation is being led by Poddar and Prabir, two competent police officials.
4. Miss Perfect (February 2)
Platform: Disney Plus Hotstar
Lavanya, a neatnik, works in Hyderabad. The COVID-19 lockdown begins as Lavanya arrives at her father’s home, locking her in her flat. Jyothi, Lavanya’s maid, quits working and asks her to tell Rohit, her neighbour. After a turnabout, Lavanya arrives at Rohit’s apartment as Lakshmi, the maid. Too much turmoil in the gated community.
5. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (February 2)
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
In Mr. & Mrs. Smith, we follow married couple John and Jane, portrayed by Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, respectively, as they hide the fact that they are expert assassins. After a string of botched missions, they find themselves in a perilous showdown with the High-Risk Smiths, an opposing assassin pair, in the season finale.
6. Kaiva (February 2)
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Based on actual events that took place in Bengaluru in 1983, Kaiva recreates the opulence of Old Bengaluru, complete with the illuminated Bengaluru Karaga and the city’s seedy underbelly.
